New Alfa unveiled

Dave W · February 12, 2013, 05:39:14 PM

Alfa 4C coming to US

Combining legendary Alfa and Fiat reliability, no doubt.

Pilgrim · February 12, 2013, 06:30:03 PM

I could bear to do some work on a car like that!

dadagoboi · February 12, 2013, 06:57:32 PM

As far as maintenance, having owned Alfas, Porsches, Fiats, Healeys and MGs...bring it on!

I prefer the previous model, the 8C

Denis · February 12, 2013, 07:10:03 PM

Quote from: dadagoboi on February 12, 2013, 06:57:32 PM

Wow, that is gorgeous!

I'd be delighted to see Alfa back in the US. The last brand new one I saw in the US was a 164 in the showroom of the local Chrysler dealership, who also sold Alfas.

Twice I've driven Alfas, a Milano and a GTV6 and they simply furthered my belief that Italian things make you feel good.

dadagoboi · February 12, 2013, 07:16:09 PM

Quote from: Denis on February 12, 2013, 07:10:03 PM
Twice I've driven Alfas, a Milano and a GTV6 and they simply furthered my belief that Italian things make you feel good.

And then they break and make you feel poor.

Aussie Mark · February 12, 2013, 07:50:27 PM

I've owned two Alfas (a 1.5 Sprint, and a 2.0 Alfetta sedan). Expensive to repair, awkward driving position for most people, but handled like they were on rails. The exhaust note alone makes you forget the bad aspects.

uwe · February 13, 2013, 06:32:38 AM

I had one from a car rental in Sicily. It sure was fun to drive. Volvo reliability it ain't, but who really wants a reliable Italian car? It's an oxymoron and takes all the flair away.

drbassman · February 13, 2013, 08:55:48 AM

Wow, I love it, but wouldn't want to try to keep it running.

Highlander · February 15, 2013, 02:27:01 PM

Quote from: uwe on February 13, 2013, 06:32:38 AM
... but who really wants a reliable Italian car?

Best reverse gears in the world...

Barklessdog · February 21, 2013, 04:46:54 PM

I had a Spider in the 90's and it was one of the most reliable cars I owned far better than my VW Rabbit & Chevy Lumina (company car), which had to be towed every other week.

I also had more problems with my Volvo XC cross country. nothing serious, but a lot of electrical issues that kept me going back to dealer.

Pilgrim · February 21, 2013, 08:25:43 PM

I just got an email from the gent who bought my 1958 Fiat Spyder a year-plus ago. He sold it to a Fiat fanatic in CA and told me these pix are of it at an Italian car concours....

Daaaaaayyyyum. What a fantastic job that guy did with it!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm guessing he sank $20-$30K into it because I know where every flaw was, and none of them show. In the last photo, those are not real knock-offs, they are a clever wheel cover made to appear to be a knock-off. OEM.

Dave W · February 21, 2013, 10:42:54 PM

Wow!

Sure looks like first class work.

Iome · February 22, 2013, 12:35:12 AM

Quote from: dadagoboi on February 12, 2013, 06:57:32 PM
As far as maintenance, having owned Alfas, Porsches, Fiats, Healeys and MGs...bring it on!

I prefer the previous model, the 8C

I love Alfa..
That's not the previous model, it was a limited run with a 8 cylinder engine (named 8C) now it has inspired the new and smaller (and much more affordable) 4C with a "normal" alfa 1750ccm turbo engine.

Highlander · February 22, 2013, 03:31:22 AM

Nice work on the Spyder...

dadagoboi · February 22, 2013, 05:15:06 AM

Quote from: Iome on February 22, 2013, 12:35:12 AM
I love Alfa..
That's not the previous model, it was a limited run with a 8 cylinder engine (named 8C) now it has inspired the new and smaller (and much more affordable) 4C with a "normal" alfa 1750ccm turbo engine.

Before the Chrysler/Fiat deal 200 8C coupes were supposed to be coming to the US. At an estimated $200,000 each that's a supercar production run IMO. The recession ended those plans. The 7C does seem to be it's less attractive sister but affordable is good!

I owned one of these in the mid 80s in California, '67 Duetto, sold it to my brother in '87. Another brother drove it to Florida to deliver it. He had it restored to close to what this one looks like and still owns it.